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Python 3

16 Courses
21 Labs
57 Hours
Skill IQ

Python is a versatile programming language, it stands out as an interpreted, high-level, and multi-purpose programming language, placing a strong emphasis on code readability. As a dynamically typed and garbage-collected language, it caters to a wide range of programming paradigms, including structured, object-oriented, and functional programming.

Often referred to as a "batteries-included" language, Python boasts an extensive standard library, providing users with a rich assortment of tools and resources. Embark on this learning journey to explore not only the fundamentals of Python, but also delve into advanced concepts such as object-oriented design and effective code organization.

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Content in this path
Entry-Level

This section covers entry-level content.

Course
Python 3: The Big Picture
  • by Jason Olson
  • 52m
  • Jan 07, 2023
Course
Python 3 Fundamentals
  • by Sarah Holderness
  • 2h 55m
  • Nov 16, 2023
Lab
Guided: Python Basics and Data Structures
  • by Jeff Hopper
  • 45m
  • May 19, 2025
Lab
Guided: Python Standard Library
  • by Danny Sullivan
  • 30m
  • Jul 09, 2025
Lab
Guided: Build a Library System with Python
  • by Danny Sullivan
  • 54m
  • Sep 20, 2025
Lab
Guided: Regex Foundations and Essentials
  • by Shimon Brathwaite
  • 1h 1m
  • Sep 23, 2025
Lab
Guided: Using Regular Expressions in Python
  • 2h 20m
  • Sep 24, 2025
Practitioner

This section covers practitioner content.

Course
Classes and Object-oriented Programming in Python 3
  • by Mateo Prigl
  • 2h 26m
  • Nov 29, 2022
Lab
Guided: Object-oriented Programming in Python
  • by Jaecee Naylor
  • 1h 28m
  • Sep 24, 2025
Course
Working with Files in Python 3
  • by Ed Freitas
  • 1h 19m
  • Nov 04, 2022
Course
Working with Databases in Python 3
  • by Douglas Starnes
  • 2h 43m
  • May 09, 2023
Course
Python 3 Best Practices
  • by Reindert-Jan Ekker
  • 1h 44m
  • Dec 08, 2022
Course
Development Environments and Package Management in Python 3
  • by Reindert-Jan Ekker
  • 1h 40m
  • Apr 21, 2023
Course
Testing in Python 3
  • by Emily Bache
  • 3h 5m
  • May 22, 2023
Course
Python 3 Regex Playbook
  • by Maaike van Putten
  • 1h 21m
  • May 08, 2023
Lab
Guided: Regex Patterns for Practical Solutions
  • by Chhaya Wagmi
  • 1h 37m
  • Sep 20, 2025
Course
Building a REST API with Python 3
  • by Reindert-Jan Ekker
  • 1h 25m
  • Oct 20, 2023
Lab
Build a Static Site Generator with Python
  • by Tom Bell
  • 2h 38m
  • Sep 24, 2025
Lab
Add Extensions to a Static Site Generator with Python
  • by Tom Bell
  • 1h 14m
  • Sep 16, 2025
Lab
Decoding Sensor Data Using Python
  • by Hugo Valle
  • 1h 43m
  • Sep 20, 2025
Lab
Add Error Handling to a Flask CMS
  • by Tom Bell
  • 57m
  • Sep 20, 2025
Lab
Add Authentication to a Flask CMS
  • by Tom Bell
  • 1h 5m
  • Sep 09, 2025
Lab
Guided: Creating a Word Guessing Game Using Python
  • by Maaike van Putten
  • 54m
  • Sep 21, 2025
Lab
Guided: Build a CLI File Organizer in Python
  • by Chhaya Wagmi
  • 1h 12m
  • Sep 19, 2025
Lab
Guided: Test Driven Development While Building a Set Class - Python 3
  • 1h 5m
  • Sep 21, 2025
Lab
Guided: Working with a NoSQL Database in Python
  • by George Chiang
  • 30m
  • May 20, 2025
Advanced

This section covers advanced content.

Course
Python 3 Performance
  • by Dan Tofan
  • 2h 58m
  • Feb 24, 2023
Course
Python 3 Decorators
  • by Mateo Prigl
  • 1h 25m
  • May 24, 2023
Lab
Guided: Using Decorators in Python
  • by Jeff Hopper
  • 25m
  • Jan 06, 2025
Course
Design Patterns in Python 3
  • by Gerald Britton
  • 4h 41m
  • May 09, 2023
Lab
Guided: Implementing a Design Pattern in Python
  • by Jeff Hopper
  • 30m
  • Jun 02, 2025
Course
Python Requests Playbook
  • by Mateo Prigl
  • 1h 42m
  • Dec 15, 2023
Lab
Guided: Creating HTTP Requests in Python
  • by Jeff Hopper
  • 45m
  • Mar 28, 2025
Course
Debugging in Python
  • by Douglas Starnes
  • 2h 2m
  • Apr 02, 2024
Lab
Guided: Debugging in Python
  • by George Chiang
  • 30m
  • Dec 11, 2024
Course
Python Collections
  • by Mateo Prigl
  • 1h 56m
  • Mar 27, 2024
Lab
Guided: Exception Handling and Modular Programming in Python
  • by George Chiang
  • 40m
  • Nov 22, 2024
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  • Python use cases
  • Code organization
  • Classes and functions
  • Object oriented design
  • Iterators and collections
  • Error handling
  • Introspection
  • Numeric tower
  • Hashing
  • Generators
  • Coroutines
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